Calendar
January 2025
-
CobbleStones Basketball in Gym
Organizer: S. Quintero -
Middle School Basketball Club
Location: Gym
Head Coach: Coach Corey -
Jagwear Friday
Jagwear (spiritwear) is a collection of apparel inspired by our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy), and mascot (jaguar), designed to promote school pride.What counts as Jagwear?- Official Jagwear apparel, the Physical Education (PE) uniform, Field Day t-shirts and/or any other official school related apparel that has been sold in the past to promote school spirit.
If I am a new student, faculty or staff member, or have outgrown my Jagwear, what can I wear?- It is NOT a requirement to wear Jagwear on Jagwear Fridays.
- Students: If you do not own Jagwear, students should wear their PE uniform or academic uniform. Students can also opt to wear solid-colored red and blue clothes with no patterns or logos.
- Faculty and staff: Faculty and staff without Jagwear should dress as they normally do. They are encouraged (but not required) to wear a mix of our school colors, red (maroon) and blue (navy).
-
Cabaret Auditions
Organizer: A. Johnson
Location: Gym Stage -
KG Priority Round Applicant Assessments Day
Organizers:
A. Hart, L. Eaton, K. Bernstein, A. Henry -
Grade 6 Health
Location: Room 1-5 -
English 6 (1) MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Virtual Alumni Council Meeting
Organizers: J. Halligan / M. Aragón -
CobbleStones Basketball in Gym
Organizer: S. Quintero -
Grades 3 and 4 Reading MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
English 11 MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Middle School Basketball Club
Location: Gym
Head Coach: Coach Corey -
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Reading MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Deadline for Families to Share Winter Break Moments with KFPA
The Kew-Forest Parent Association invites you to share photos of your favorite Winter Break moments! We'd love to feature these in our January 2025 KFPA Newsletter, as a reflection of the joyfulness of the season. Please submit one photo per family for a chance to be featured in the January 2025 newsletter to kfpa@kewforest.org by TODAY.
We can't wait to see them! -
Grade 2 Reading MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
English 7 MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. Scantlebury
During Writers’ WorkshopTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Middle School Basketball Club
Location: Gym
Head Coach: Coach Corey -
Grade 6 Health
Location: Room 1-5 -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Winter 2025 Mini-Courses Begin Today
Organizer: K. SterlingFor more information about Winter 2025 Mini-Courses including cost, please review our Winter 2025 Mini-Course Registration Guide. Some of our Courses for Winter 2025 include Special Effects, Moviemaking, Minecraft Club, Martial Arts, Junior Chefs, Musical Theater, Music Production, and Chess. Fees vary from course to course. To register, please fill out the Winter 2025 Mini-Course Registration Form by Mon 9 Dec 2024. -
Grade 1 Math MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
All School Dress Down Day
Today is an All-School Dress Down Day so students, faculty, and staff can dress warmly for the cold weather. Please dress in layers! As always, students may wear their uniform if they choose.Since school was closed on Tues 21 Jan, Gabriel Cuberos ‘30 (Grade 7), winner of the the Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser raffle prize, will choose another All-School Dress Down Day, to be announced later. -
Grade 5 Field Trip to Symphony Space
Chaperones: K. Mayall, A. DeMartino
M. Centeno, M. Tamarit
Venue: Broadway
Students will experience a Native American cultural performance. -
Grades 6 and 7 English Field Trip to Queens Theatre
Chaperones: A. DeDona, J. Levitt, R. Walsh -
Grade 3 Math MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Enrollment for Summer Camp 2025 Now Open
Organizer: K. Sterling
First Day of Summer Camp: Mon 7 Jul 2025
Last Day of Summer Camp: Fri 15 Aug 2025As our best "word-of-mouth"promoters, if you or someone else is looking for a summer camp this year for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 in Fall 2025, please forward this email and invite them to enroll for summer camp and/or attend an upcoming Open House on Sat 12 Apr or Thurs 22 May 2025.Details- Two, four, and six week options are available.
- Save $50 if you register by April 30.
- If you are a current Kew-Forest student, please use code "kfstudentcamp25" for a 10% discount.
- Please use code "siblingcamp25" for a 5% discount for siblings.
General Info- Register to attend a Summer Camp Open House on April 12 or May 22
- Summer Camp 2025 Sample Schedule
- Summer Camp 2025 Theme Calendar:
- Session 1: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18 - Under the Big Top
- Session 2: Monday, July 21 - Friday, August 1 - Safari Adventures
- Session 3: Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 15 - Under the Sea
- Summer Camp 2025 FAQ Sheet
- Summer Camp 2025 Employment
Enrollment for Summer 2025- Enroll for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade
- Enroll for children entering 2nd Grade
- Enroll for children entering 3rd and 4th Grade
- Enroll for children entering 5th and 6th Grade
We look forward to making this summer a fun and memorable experience!For more info, visit kewforest.org/summer or email summer@kewforest.org. -
Statistics and How Not to Be Wrong MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Middle School Basketball Club
Location: Gym
Head Coach: Coach Corey -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
KFPA Winter Virtual Meeting
Organized by The Kew-Forest Parents AssociationThe KFPA is excited to host this year’s first virtual meeting. You don’t want to miss this engaging event, complete with a greeting and Q & A with our Head of School, Tiffany D. Trotter, a fun raffle, exciting updates, and more!We invite you to submit any questions that you would like addressed during the meeting. The KFPA will do its best to acknowledge all submissions, as time permits. Please submit your questions here.Information To Join Via Zoom:Link to Join: Visit HereMeeting ID: 941 500 8836
Passcode: KFPA202223 -
AP Calculus MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Deadline to RSVP to attend Upper School Winter Piano Recital
Event Date: TODAY
Organizer: B. Boecker
Event Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Kew-Forest Gym
Please RSVP here. -
KG-Grade 5 Soccer Shots Mini- Course
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Kew-Forest Gym -
Upper School Winter Piano Recital (Doors Open at 5:30 pm)
Organizer: B. Boecker
Location: Kew-Forest GymOur students have been hard at work all year preparing for this recital, and we are incredibly excited and proud to share their work with you and the Kew-Forest community.
Please RSVP here by 3:00 pm today to join us for a delightful evening of music as our talented students perform their piece at the piano recital. All are welcome.We hope to see you there! -
Deadline for Families of Children Ages 3.5 to 14 Years to Register for Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association (FHYAA) Spring 2025 Softball
Season runs April-June 2025 at Fleet St. Fields.
Registration fee: $300
For more details and to register, please visit the Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association website here. Sign up today! -
All School Dress Down Day
In October 2024, seventh grader Gabriel Cuberos '30 won a raffle prize at the Dig Pink Volleyball Fundraiser to support breast cancer research that allowed him to choose a Dress Down Day for the entire school.Gabriel has selected TODAY as an All School Dress Down Day.P.S. Students may also wear their uniform if they choose. -
English 8 and English 12 MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Grade 4 Math MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
English 6 (2) MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
TEAK on Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
Learning Support Virtual Admission Information Session
Organizers: T. ScantleburyPlease join to learn how Kew-Forest provides exceptional support for students with diverse learning needs. Key topics to be covered include:- Classroom support for struggling learners
- IESP Related Services and delivery at K-F
- Least Restrictive Environments vs Greatest Restrictive Environments
...and so much more to help families understand how we nurture every student’s growth.This is an excellent opportunity to learn how our teachers develop their instruction to incorporate IESP and 504 accommodations and modifications to better serve all learners and enhance our commitment to your child’s success.Join us via Zoom here at 6:00 p.m. The passcode is 1918, and no registration is required. If you’re unable to attend, the session will be recorded and available upon request.We look forward to seeing you there! -
Math 6 MAP Growth Assessment
Organizer: T. ScantleburyTo prepare your child for these assessments, please make sure your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.To learn more, read The Family Guide to MAP Assessments. You can also access this document in a different language by clicking here.We are excited to learn about your child's progress since the first MAP Growth Assessment back in September. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -
Deadline for Upper School Parents to Submit Permission Slips for KFPA Upper School Homecoming Dance
Organizers: The KFPA and Student CouncilEvent Date: Fri 31 Jan
Event Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Middle/Upper School Library- Dance theme: Enchantingly Wicked
- Attire: Semi-Formal (Students may wear dresses, skirts, khakis, dress pants, button downs, blouses, blazers/sport jackets, ties, etc)
- Dinner and light snacks will be provided.
There will be four chaperones.
Note:
Kew-Forest faculty/staff will supervise the students between 6:00-8:00 pm only. The School has no involvement in events after students leave the event.Parental permission is required for your child(ren) to attend. Please complete this permission slip no later than 3:00 pm TODAY.We hope to see your child(ren) there! -
Deadline for Upper School Families to Submit Permission Form for Upper School Students to Receive Emergency Alerts
For more details, please refer to the Fri 24 Jan communication from Ms. Vessio and Ms. Coratti.
If you would also like your Upper School child to receive emergency alerts, please complete this form by Thurs 30 Jan 2025. This is not required but voluntary. If you do NOT want your child to receive emergency alerts, you do not need to do anything.NOTE: If you have more than one child in the Upper School, please complete the form separately for each child. -
TEAK On Campus
Location: MS Classrooms -
KG-Grade 5 Soccer Shots Mini- Course
Organizer: K. Sterling
Location: Kew-Forest Gym -
KFPA Upper School Homecoming Dance
Organizers: The KFPA and Student Council
Venue: Middle/Upper School Library- Dance theme: Enchantingly Wicked
- Attire: Semi-Formal (Students may wear dresses, skirts, khakis, dress pants, button downs, blouses, blazers/sport jackets, ties, etc)
- Dinner and light snacks will be provided.
There will be four chaperones.
Note:
Kew-Forest faculty/staff will supervise the students between 6:00-8:00 pm only. The School has no involvement in events after students leave the event.Parental permission is required for your child(ren) to attend. Please complete this permission slip no later than 3:00 pm on Wed 29 Jan.We hope to see your child(ren) there! -
Deadline for Upper School Students to Register for Cosmic Pathways
Interested in a career in STEM? Medicine? Engineering? Come check out Cosmic Pathways on 1 March 2025 at The City College of New York. Learn about how to get into college, graduate school, and launch your career in the physical sciences. This conference will include career talks, networking, live demonstrations, professional panels, workshops etc.
Additionally, Cosmic Pathways has a partnership with RSPS (Research Symposium for Physics Students) for talks and poster sessions. Students have the opportunity to sign up to present their research and/or come hear what research physics, optics and astronomy students are currently working on.
Find more information and register here. -
Deadline for Upper School Parents to Submit Survey for Upper School Student Participation in the KFPA-Sponsored CPR Certification Class
The Kew-Forest Parents Association is considering sponsoring a 4-hour CPR Certification course for Upper School students on 13 Feb 2025 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Kew-Forest.
The course would be accredited by the American Heart Association with a 2-year CPR/ AED and First Aid Certification. Before scheduling this event, we would like to gather student interest to ensure that it is a cost-effective venture!
Please complete this survey by TODAY to let us know if your child would like to attend. We will confirm your child’s registration next week.
The Kew-Forest School
119-17 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
The oldest independent school in the borough of Queens, The Kew-Forest School is an independent co-educational, college preparatory school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.